Please use your textbook at LEAST once, library database and/or high quality, academic resources only to answer the following questions:
1. Define and describe the role of social institutions in contemporary societies. (5 points: the answer MUST be in your OWN words and source used must be cited for credit)
2. Discuss the role of the five major social institutions: family, state/government, religion, economy, education (up to 20 points for thoroughly discussing the role of EACH institution in contemporary society. Answer MUST be in your OWN words and sources used must be cited for credit).
Turnitin shows any copying from any and all sources online, in the database or other student work. Please do not use copy/paste on any of your work in college.